Horse Racing News
Prince Tycoon could be set for the $1m Magic Millions National 2YO Classic
Promising two-year-old Prince Tycoon signalled his potential with a gritty debut win at Caulfield, putting himself in the frame for a tilt at the upcoming Magic Millions National 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained gelding was well-supported as the $2 favourite in the Next Payments...
The Big Dance the mission for Gosford Cup 2025 winner
Les Vampires secured his spot in the Big Dance with a dominant display in the Gosford Gold Cup (2100m), bringing up a memorable win for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott on Saturday. His victory not only earned automatic qualification into the $3 million Randwick feature on Melbourne Cup day but...
Classy Mary Eliza bounces back at Caulfield races
Redemption came quickly for Mary Eliza at Caulfield on Saturday, with the filly rebounding from a luckless Mornington run to score a classy victory in the GMH Fire & Safety Australia Handicap (1600m). The daughter of Super Seth, trained by Katherine Coleman and Peter Moody, was well-supported as the $2.60 betting...
Know Thyself could back-up in Scone Cup after Coasting to a fourth straight win
Ashley Morgan’s dream run continued at Gosford on Saturday as he steered Know Thyself to a convincing win in the $500,000 The Coast (1600m), strengthening his reputation as one of the breakout jockeys of the season. After recent headline wins aboard Private Harry in the Sunlight and the Galaxy, and Matcha...
BRC Sprint and Stradbroke Handicap aims for War Machine
Lindsay Park’s Queensland carnival stocks have soared following a stellar day at Caulfield, where the Hayes brothers notched up a treble with runners that could soon be on the Sunshine State stage. Victories by War Machine, Madiyya, and longshot Angry Skies gave the stable plenty of reason to smile, with two...
Barber cuts it fine in to win the Takeover Target Stakes 2025
Barber showcased both class and determination to land the Listed Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) at Gosford, emerging victorious in a pulsating finish that saw just half a length cover the top five runners. Now trained by Richard Litt and raced by Monarch Bloodstock, Barber ($8) prevailed narrowly from Brudenell ($11) and...
Reserve Bank gives Jamie Melham back-to-back wins in G1 The Goodwood
After being described as a work in progress, Reserve Bank delivered on his promise in spectacular fashion by winning the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville, becoming a valuable colt for future stud duties. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the son of Capitalist surged home late to...
Antino stars in the Hollindale Stakes
Antino delivered a brilliant performance in Saturday’s Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast, bolstering his reputation as a rising star beyond a mile and affirming Tony Gollan’s belief that the gelding can become a top-tier middle-distance performer. The Group 1 Toorak Handicap winner produced a blistering turn of foot to...
Stokes pair out to rebound in 2025 The Goodwood
Trainer Phillip Stokes says the inside barriers for his pair of runners in Saturday’s Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) may prove more a curse than a blessing. Stretan Angel has drawn the rails in gate one, with Climbing Star close by in three, but Stokes admitted he would have preferred much...
Coolmore keen to Justify their Amelia’s Jewel purchase at Inglis Chairman's sale
Coolmore has added another prized broodmare to their roster, with the $3.8 million purchase of Amelia’s Jewel at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale in Sydney, confirming she will be covered by Justify at their American base in Kentucky. Group 1-winning mare Amelia’s Jewel will be covered to Southern Hemisphere time before returning...